technologies

sdg's dna

decoding an evolving lifecycle

Created by sdg's consultants, the DNA is a snapshot of technology adoption within the enterprise. The lifecycle helps guide professional development at sdg and allows customers to compare their current and planned technology mix to the market at-large. We call that a win-win.

Will adoption of these technologies grow and prosper or disappear completely? While these options make popular blog topics, they're not yet ready for the enterprise. Look to the Prototype or Use categories when starting a new project.

prototype

These options have a substantial following with solid use cases in the wild. The user community is vibrant and growing. While not clear victors of their respective domains, these technologies offer a lot of reward for limited risk.

use

Tested and proven technologies that are the bread and butter of leading enterprise technology ecologies. Expect high adoption, good documentation, and a breadth of support. Have no fear in using these technologies when starting a new software project.

maintain

Former champions of the industry that have been toppled by more modern and capable options. In current applications, value is limited in replacing them, continue to maintain and extend. For a new green field project, choose technologies from Prototype or Use.

retire

Welcome to the end of the road. Commonly these technologies constrain or block future progress due to their limitations in compatibility, extensibility, security, and support. Thoughtful consideration is recommended before extending their use.

communities

a perfect habitat for growth

sdg’s communities of practice provide the ideal habitat to share knowledge, engage with experts, and explore new topics. From architecture to programming languages, UX design to DevOps, and agile to quality automation, sdg’s communities offer something for everyone. We bet you won’t join just one.

the big event

get in on this exclusive ticket

The Big Event is an annual multi-track evening of 20-minute lightning talks. Previous topics have included a tour of scotch whiskey, living the agile life, cloud-based IoT workflows, the future of JavaScript, autocross racing, and the dark web. With high energy and creative topics, The Big Event is one of the most popular sdg gatherings.

teaching tech

education for the next generation

Our community of life-long learners value education and are committed to helping future technologists learn and grow. By participating in mentoring and teaching programs across the Twin Cities, sdg provides K-12 students with insights into careers in technology and hands-on experiences learning to code.

speak up

shout from the mountain top

Born from passion and experience, sdg is home to some of the most sought after speakers and thought leaders in the industry. sdg’s consultants are regularly asked to present at customer education events, local meet-ups, and industry conferences on topics ranging from planning and architecture to development and delivery.

New York University serves over 53,000 students across a global network of campuses and satellite locations. Entering a phase of growth, NYU engaged sdg to create a world-class digital experience for students, faculty, and staff.

In an effort to better educate community leaders and legislators about food insecurity levels, Second Harvest Heartland partnered with sdg to create an interactive map identifying hunger demographics, levels, and relief options.

The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML) partnered with sdg to preserve and share historical artifacts across the globe endangered by disaster, conflict, and other circumstances, ensuring ancient texts remain intact for the future.

Unisys asked sdg to reimagine VantagePoint, a personalized, role-based dashboard used by 75+ of the world's largest and most recognizable organizations. sdg delivered an award winning user experience for any device.